THE KOREAS: YESTERDAY AND TODAY

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• THE KOREAS YESTERDAY AND TODAY

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The Korean War

• A Quick History

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THE COLD WAR

• After World War II, the world was divided into
  two main superpowers, the democratic United
  States, and the communist Soviet Union.
• The struggle between the two was called the Cold
  War.
• After WII, Korea was divided along the 38th
  parallel into North and South Korea
• North Communist w/ command economy
• South Free Nation w/ free market

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The Cold War

• The stated objective of the U.S.A., known as the
  Truman Doctrine, was simple stop the spread of
  communism wherever it begins.
• The Soviet Union had a similar goal help the
  spread of communism wherever it begins

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THE COLD WAR

• Although the US and the USSR never actually met
  on the battlefield, they supported their allies
  in a number of Proxy Wars. (Wars fought to assist
  others.)
• The two most famous Proxy Wars took place in
  Korea and Vietnam.

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North Korea Invades

• On June 25, 1950, 90,000 communist troops poured
  over the 38th parallel into South Korea.
• Within three days, the communists captured Seoul,
  South Koreas capital city.

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NORTH KOREA INVADES

• One day after the invasion, U.S. President Truman
  called for U.S. military forces to aid S. Korea
  in stopping the communists.

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AMERICA RESPONDS

• Although the U.S. supplied the bulk of the
  foreign troops, England, Australia, and 14 other
  nations participated.
• US forces were under the charge of Gen. Douglas
  MacArthur.
• The Soviets did not send troops into Korea but
  financially supported the invading communists.

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America Responds

• MacArthur, a staunch anti-communist, was not only
  interested in pushing the North Koreans back, but
  also punishing them for their invasion.
• By September 29, The U.S. forces reached the 38th
  parallel, reestablishing the Korean boundary.

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Mao and Stalin Supported North Koreas Invasion
of South Korea

• By early October, MacArthur had entered North
  Korea with the intention of overthrowing the
  communist government.
• Meanwhile, communist China under Mao Tse-Tung
  (ZeDong) vowed to stop MacArthur.
• Picture Mao and Stalin (Theres a story!)

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ENTER CHINA

• Over the next several months, a million communist
  Chinese soldiers entered Korea.
• MacArthur vowed to regroup, recapture North Korea
  and overthrow Mao.

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ENTER CHINA

• The Chinese promised to push MacArthur to the
  sea.
• MacArthur asked Washington D.C. if he can use
  atomic weapons against China. Washington refuses.
  

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ENTER CHINA

• By January, 1951, The Chinese had taken the South
  Korean capital of Seoul. Things did not look
  good.
• Eventually, the U.S. sent in enough troops to
  stop the Chinese, and push them across the 38th
  parallel.

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AMERICA REBOUNDS

• MacArthur complained about not getting to invade
  China and drop atomic bombs.
• President Truman fired him.
• MacArthur is remembered as an American hero.

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STALEMATE

• The Korean War eventually dragged into a
  stalemate, a battle in which neither North
  Korea/China nor the U.S. made any significant
  gains.
• On July 27, 1953, a ceasefire was signed, thus
  ending the war. Contrary to North Koreas plans,
  South Korea remained a free nation.

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STALEMATE

• The war cost the U.S. 54,000 lives and over
  100,000 casualties.
• Over 2 million Koreans died.

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The Koreas Today
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Camp Bonifas at the 38th Parallel
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President Obama at the DMZ
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PYONYANG, NORTH KOREA
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• North Korea spends a great deal of money on the
  development of their military, nuclear, chemical
  and biological weaponry, yet depends on foreign
  aid to feed its people.

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Over 30 of N. Koreas GDP Comes from Farming.
Pay attention to the technology.
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• SEOUL, KOREA

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South Koreas Hyundai Shipping Yard South Korea
5th in Automotive World Production and 6th in
Automotive Exports
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South and North Korea Data Comparison (Standard
Living)http//geography.about.com/library/cia/blc
southkorea.htm
NORTH KOREA NORTH KOREA NORTH KOREA NORTH KOREA NORTH KOREA
Life Expt Literacy Rate GDP Purchase GDP Break-down GDP Per Capita
Male 69 yrs.   Female 74 yrs.   (2005) Male 99   Female 99  (2005) 40 million  (2004) Farming 30.2   Industry 33.8   Service 36.0  (2004) 1,700  (2005)
SOUTH KOREA SOUTH KOREA SOUTH KOREA SOUTH KOREA SOUTH KOREA
Life Expt Literacy Rate GDP Purchase GDP Break-down GDP Per Capita
  Male 73 yrs.   Female 81 yrs.   Male 99   Female 97 (2004)   925.1 billion (2004)   Farming 3.2   Industry 40.4   Service 56.3 (2004)   19,200 (2004)